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Drug testing can be performed any time an STI employee is on duty. Alcohol
testing can be performed any time an STI employee is on duty, and just befqre or
just after for safety-sensitive employees. -
6.5 TREATMENT GUIDELINES
Southland Transit, Inc. acknowledges the inherent risks associated with the
operation of a public transit vehicle while under the influence of a performance
deteriorating substanr:;e. Accordingly, employees found to be in violation of this
policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
However, STI recognizes chemical dependency as a medical problem, which can
be successfully treated. As such, employees who seek assistance and selfdiscloses
his/her dependency of a controlled substance in a manner that meets
the guidelines established in this section may be considered for continu ed
employment. Those employees who seek assistance following a notification of
testing will be referred to an employee assistance program, but may not be
considered for continued employment. Any employee who refuses or fails to
comply with the guidelines established in this section and with the subsequent
treatment, after care, and return to duty testing requirements, may not be
considered for continued employment. The cost of any treatment or rehabilitation
services will be paid for directly by the employee, through their insurance
provider or otherwise. Southland Transit, Inc. is not responsible for the costs of
any treatment.
The following are treatment guidelines used in determining eligibility for
continued employment:
A) Employee must seek assistance and self-disclose that he/she has a
chemical dependency prior to being subject to and/or receiving
notification of testing for the presence of drugs, alcohol, or any
other substance which is known to affect motor skills, as_prescribed
in this policy.
B) Employee must submit to a Drug & Alcohol test immedialely
following his/her disclosure, or as determined by management, in
order to confirm his/her cla im for treatment, and to determine the
type of treatment required. The test result must be consistent with
the employees claim before qualifying for the program. Regardless
of test result, the employee will be referred to an employee
assistance program.
C) Employee must comply with all other requirements, as defined in
Section 8.5 and 8.6 of this policy.
Employees receiving treatment for chemical dependency are not shielded from
disciplinary action.
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